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Incomplete - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

incomplete

/ˌɪnkəmˈplit/ /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

Definition:

Not having all necessary parts; unfinished or lacking something.

Synonyms:

unfinished, partial, uncompleted, deficient

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

complete, whole, finished

Common Collocations:

incomplete information, incomplete data, incomplete sentence, incomplete task

Derivatives:

incompletely, incompleteness

Usage Tips:

Use "incomplete" to describe something missing parts or not fully done, like a form or project.

Common Phrases:

leave incomplete, work in progress, half-baked idea

Etymology:

From Latin "incompletus," meaning "not filled" or "unfinished."

Examples:

  • 1. The homework is incomplete because you missed the last question.
  • 2. Her collection remains incomplete without the rare stamp.
  • 3. The report was rejected for being incomplete and unclear.
  • 4. He felt incomplete after losing his favorite book.

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